Definition & Meaning

1.make difficulties; put somebody in a difficult position

2.captivating; fascinate

Word usage

ná rén

拿 人

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1
v.make difficulties; put somebody in a difficult position
- ná rén kāi xīn
  拿人开心
  tease somebody
- gù yì ná rén
  故意拿人
  being difficult on purpose
- bié ná rén le
  别拿人了。
  Don't cause problems.
2
adj.captivating; fascinate
- tā jiǎng xiàng sheng tè bié ná rén
  他讲相声特别拿人。
  He's an extremely captivating stand-up comedian.

Word usage

Separable word
"拿" and "人" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 最近拿了不少人。
  A lot of people have been arrested recently.
- 别以为你能拿着人。
  Don't think you can put others in a difficult position.
- 相声能拿得住人。
  His crosstalk is captivating.

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